Dunlap, William 1766-1839 creator Moses, Montrose Jonas 1878-1934 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "André" by William Dunlap is a tragedy first produced in 1798. Set during the American Revolution, the play dramatizes the anguished debate over whether to execute Major John André, a British officer caught as a spy in Benedict Arnold's treason plot. Presenting a fictionalized account rather than historic details, it explores American conflict over the fate of this brilliant, charming young officer. Notable as the first American tragedy on an American subject, the play sparked controversy for its sympathetic portrayal of André. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andr%C3%A9_(play) Release date is 2009-06-26 Produced by David Starner, Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Tragedies (Drama) American drama United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Drama André, John, 1751-1780 -- Drama Espionage, British -- Drama Spies -- Drama PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29229 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29229 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133651.0 29229